Radiation Therapists Salary in Texas
Radiation Therapists in Texas make a median of $101,740 a year, or about $48.91 an hour. The range runs from $82K at the entry level to $129K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $102K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $82K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $129K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists salary by metro in Texas
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $116K | +14% | 210 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $103K | +1% | 470 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $102K | -0% | 150 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $99K | -2% | 150 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $95K | -7% | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $94K | -7% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do radiation therapists make in Texas?
The median is $101,740 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $82,350, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $129,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,663/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 21.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiation therapists salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiation therapists salary is worth about $111,203 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiation therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.